Member – Dr. Charles Orora
Dr. Charles Orora is a Social Behaviour Change Advisor at Mercy Corps Kenya and a Board Member at SWAP. With a Doctorate and Master of Science in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences and Technology, he brings extensive expertise in public health preparedness, crisis response, and health systems strengthening. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading organizations such as Population Services Kenya, Medical Emergency Relief, Action Against Hunger, and Harvey & Keene Consulting, where he has led WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), maternal and child health, reproductive health, and emergency response programs. As a seasoned academic, he has also taught and supervised postgraduate students, mentoring the next generation of public health professionals.
Dr. Orora is dedicated to building resilient and sustainable health systems by addressing all health system building blocks and integrating human-centered design and behavioral models into program development. A lead expert in Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit, he ensures that health interventions meet universal standards for sustainability and impact. His research focuses on Systems Thinking in Public Health, particularly in emergency management and crisis response, where he develops innovative, data-driven solutions to enhance healthcare access and resilience. Through his leadership and expertise, he continues to drive transformative health interventions that empower communities and strengthen health systems in Kenya and beyond.